Singer-Songwriter-Musician Mike Jurgensen From New Port Richey Continues to Entertain Mike Jurgensen has won the Will McLean Best New Florida Song Competition three times.  Now he serves as one of the contest judges.  It’s a testament to his talent.  Whether singing solo or performing in the band 2PM, Mike’s smooth “James Taylor-style” voice captivates the audience. Two of his songs, “Margaret” and “Music Drifts Along This River,” were included in the national Edward R. Murrow award-winning documentary, “Apalachicola “Doin’ Time” produced by Donna Green-Townsend in 2000.

Mike currently performs with the trio, “2PM” which includes musicians Pete Price and Pete Hennings.  During the group’s latest appearance as part of the Sunday Sampler Series at the historic train depot in Dunnellon, FL they performed one of Mike’s latest songs, “Let’s Just Play One More.”  The song captures how music  can go late into the night around campfires at music festivals around the state because it’s just hard to pull yourself away from a great jam with friends.

Mike Jurgensen sat down with Donna Green-Townsend to talk about what inspires his songwriting:

Feature on Mike before a concert at the Studio Arts Center in Crystal River, Florida.

2PM performing the Herb McCullough Song, “Love Is All There Is,” at the 2018 Will McLean Festival.

2PM performing David Crossland’s song, “When The Buffalo Comes Back,” at the 2012 Will McLean Festival

2PM performing Ken Skeens’ song, “Down A Barefoot Road” at the 2012 Will McLean Festival.